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17 killed, 20 injured in school bus accident in Colombia

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 17 people have died and 20 others were injured after a bus carrying school students plunged into a ravine in Colombia, media reports said Monday.

The bus, traveling from the Caribbean town of Tolu to Medellin following a school trip, was carrying students from Antioqueño High School, Reuters reported, citing the governor of Antioquia, Andres Julian.

The students had been celebrating their graduation on the beach on Sunday night. Governor Julian described the incident as a tragedy for the entire community.

hz/sa

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